Summer is in full swing and every girl has her favorite summer “must-have”. Mine is always a new bikini, since the ones from previous years either get faded or lose their elasticity. Everyone has their favorite must-have, wether it’s a new bikini or a new pair of shades. So tell me, what’s your summer must have?
SIZZLIN NEW BIKINI
NEW SUMMER BAG
PAIR OF SANDALS
NEW SHADES
FUN AND COLORFUL JEWELRY
OTHER!! DO TELL!!
Shopping for Labels or Love?
A few weeks ago, everyone’s favorite fashion mavens made their big screen debuts in what has been declared as one of this year’s biggest movie anticipations. Last fall, the ladies of Sex and the City, strutted their Manolo’s down the streets of Manhattan in designer ensembles that every woman in America yearned to re-create on her very own.
The paparazzi made sure of photographing the women, (Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha) every single day, with pictures splashed in celebrity magazines and in the daily Page Six column. These effortlessly put-together-ensembles, thanks to costume designer Patricia Fields, were pieced with authentic items from design houses such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Gucci and Prada.
After seeing the movie myself, I’ve decided that I don’t need to max out my credit card just to be able to create some of the fabulous outfits worn by the girls. The first outfit I’ve decided to re-create was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays Carrie Bradshaw in the movie. Carrie is a free-lance columnist who writes about the trials and tribulations of a single girl looking for love in a big city. Along the way, we learn about her addiction to all things fashion, particularly Jimmy Choos and Manolo Blahnicks.
Smocked Summer Floral Dress
$39.50 – Ann Taylor Loft
Karen Kane Floral Print Jacket
$109.99
Sarah Jessica Parker ASOS Pyramid Stud Waist Belt
$32.45 – Asos
Beaded Eifel Tower Handbags in Black/Gold
$75 – Intuition
Madalynn Black Multi
$109.95 – Steve Madden
GO GREEN!
In case you’ve been living under a rock for over a few months, then you’re currently aware of the current rising gas prices. With the price of oil soaring to almost $5.00 a gallon across the country, it’s caused many American’s to finally realize just how dependent we’ve become on oil. This in turn, has finally made Global Warming a realization instead of just a figment of Al Gore’s imagination.
Designers and retailers worldwide have taken this pro-earth stance and have created “eco-friendly” product lines ranging from soy candles, which are said to burn “cleaner” and 100% organic cotton clothing, which retailers often donate a percentage of the sale towards a charity or cause of their choice.
To browse and purchase soy candles check out:
www.usasoycandles.com
GUESS is famously known for their racy and over the top ad campaigns, but have recently created their “GO GREEN” line that features Organic Cotton Tees and Organic Denim. They even promise a 10% donation to promote Environmental Awareness with every purchase.
Some pieces from the collection:
Green Peace Jeans $178
Guess Eco Tank $29
Sizzlin` Summer
5 Reasons You Know Summer Has Arrived
1) 8 p.m. is the new 3 p.m.
2) Flip flops. Enough said.
3) No more spray tans!!
4) Mandatory pedicures
5) Time for a new bathing suit
So, 1 through 4 leaves me with warm, fuzzy feelings about summer.
Number 5- Mehhh. Not so much.
If you’ve ever experienced that dreaded feeling of having to shop for a new bathing suit, then you know how difficult it is to find the perfect one. With so many styles, ranging from teeny tiny bikinis to effortless and simple one piece’s, it can easily become an overwhelming experience.
This summer though, designs are taking a new turn and becoming more sophisticated and mature. Gone are the days when “less is more”. Retailers are offering ultra feminine and girly designs that accentuate the female form instead of exposing it for every passerby on the beach.
Lux Lollipop Floral Swimsuit
$98.00
Lux Juliet Ruffle Bralette
$48.00
Lux Juliet Ruffle Skirted Bottom
$58.00
Betsey Johnson Beauty Skirted Bottom
$98.00
Betsey Johnson Beauty Cutout Bandeau
$78.00
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